France’s Safran Group will support Kaveri turbofan development
France’s Safran Group will be supporting Gas Turbine Research Establishment in the final development work areas of the Kaveri turbofan…
Asia Pacific
China declares aircraft carrier Liaoning ‘combat ready’
The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has declared that the Liaoning, its first and only aircraft carrier, is now ‘combat ready.’
India test flies homegrown unmanned aerial vehicle – RUSTOM-II
India has successfully test flown its indigenously developed medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, the RUSTOM-II…
Bangladesh adds submarines to naval fleet
The Bangladesh Navy has taken delivery of two refurbished Type 035G diesel-electric submarines (SSK) – BNS Nabajatra and BNS Joyjatra – from China.
Malaysia orders four Chinese surface warships
The Royal Malaysian Navy will procure four surface warships from China. These combatants have been designed “Littoral Mission Ships” (LMS)…
CETC offers new ZDK06 AEW&C for export, hints platform options
China Electronics Technology Group (CETC) began marketing its new AEW&C offering in the form of KJ-200-based ZDK06. Hinted of letting customers choose platforms…
China marketing diverse range of air-to-surface weaponry
At the Zhuhai Air Show, the Chinese defence industry showcased its diverse range air-to-surface munitions and solutions. IHS Jane’s reports that the Ying Sun (YINGS)...
Aviation vendors take aim at Indonesia’s F-5E replacement program
Saab, Lockheed Martin, Dassault, United Aircraft Corporation and Airbus Defence and Space are taking aim at Indonesia’s call for new fighter …
Indonesia’s PT Palindo Marine showcases mini-submarine design
Indonesia’s PT Palindo Marine showcased its mini-submarine design at Indo-Defence 2016, a 22-metre ship oriented for special forces operations in littoral waters…
Chengdu J-20 makes public debut at Zhuhai Air Show
The People Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF)’s newest fighter aircraft, the Chengdu J-20, recently made its public debut at the 2016 Zhuhai Air Show…